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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.06, 858.43 and 373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.06, 858.43 and 373.39 is: 515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.06 : 858.43 = 373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.06/858.43 = 373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.06x = 858.43 × 373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.06x = 320,529.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,529.18/622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.27

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